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priya~
1mo ago in Tweens & teens
Peer rejection is becoming bullying and the school won't act
My 8th grader has ADHD, awkward socially. Peers mock them daily. School response: 'They're being kids,' 'They need to learn to handle it.' But my teen is becoming suicidal about it. School enabling the bullying. How do…
recovery-guide~
1mo ago in Adults: workplace & life
My child says scary things when overwhelmed. How seriously should I take it?
Take it seriously and calmly. You do not have to panic, but you also do not have to guess alone. Stay close, reduce immediate demands, ask simple direct questions, and contact a qualified professional or local…
maya~
1mo ago in Tweens & teens
Peer pressure affects them differently (and worse)
NT kids have peer pressure (dress right, be cool). My ADHD teen has peer pressure PLUS doesn't understand social subtext. They're vulnerable to being taken advantage of in ways other kids aren't. ADHD/autism +…
kavya~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
My child is on ADHD medication and I'm terrified
Meds help them focus but I'm terrified of side effects. Is appetite loss normal? Should we be monitoring anything? How do I know if they're okay? Help + fear = impossible equation. What's a realistic side effect…